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For Retha Kay Thornburg, teaching was a calling she had always felt. “I’ve always loved school,” Retha Kay reminisced. “I . . .

Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion

All of the eight public universities under IHL’s umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi . . .

Lisa Carlin Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Lisa Carlin of Quitman, Mississippi, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's . . .

Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says new surveillance technology will aid law enforcement by providing a real-time feed of . . .

Field Day at Archusa on June 27

The Chickasawhay Repeater Group is thrilled to have their second Field Day at Archusa Creek Water Park on June 27 . . .

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Brendan Sorsby changes his bet
Thu,06/18/26-9:56AM , 810 Reads 17,473 Statewide
Responding to a national uproar and the renewed possibility that he would never play another down as a college quarterback, Brendan Sorsby switched gears this week and decided to take his game to the NFL instead of Texas Tech.
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Retiring Educator: Retha Kay Thornburg
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,06/20/26-6:30PM , 603 Reads
For Retha Kay Thornburg, teaching was a calling she had always felt.
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Crime Report for June 9, 2026 - June 16, 2026
By SUBMITTED
Fri,06/19/26-3:45PM , 576 Reads
The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.

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Medicaid threatens to stop MHAP payment to Greenwood Leflore Hospital as IHL approves property donation to UMMC
By BRENT MAZE
Wed,06/17/26-8:34PM , 506 Reads 25,324 Statewide
Updated: The Commonwealth corrected the amount of the MHAP June payment and to clarify details of the hospital's transfer to UMMC. Also, a link to the board meeting's live stream was added. IHL also approved
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